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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (12 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: The project to which the Deputy refers is being developed and managed by Cork City Council and the Council is responsible for the delivery of the project. My Department has allocated €12 million towards the cost of the project. This allocation is subject to a Service Level Agreement with the City Council to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements in relation to major...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (12 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides relief in the form of a corporation tax credit related to the cost of production of certain films. Matters relating to taxation fall under the remit of the Minister for Finance and the Revenue Commissioners. Production Companies seeking tax relief under Section 481 must have procedures in place to ensure compliance with all...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (12 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: The facility to which the Deputy refers is owned by Enterprise Ireland in conjunction with other private entities. My colleague the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation has responsibility for Enterprise Ireland. I am aware of the issue and my Department has been in contact with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in relation to the matter. That Department...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (12 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: The qualifying criteria for the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, administered by my Department, are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest (ownership or a turbary right) in one of the 53 raised bog special areas of conservation or 36 raised bog natural heritage areas on 25May 2010 and must have had the right to cut and remove turf from the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (12 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy will be aware the National Museum of Ireland is a statutory body under the National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997 and I have no responsibility for the day to day operations of the Museum. I am aware, however, that there are legacy HR issues at the Museum and the Board and management are taking steps to address these issues. While I cannot get involved in HR matters,...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Chair for the invitation. As the new Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I am delighted to have the opportunity to meet the committee today. I acknowledge the work of my predecessor, Deputy Heather Humphreys, who commenced this Bill and adopted a highly proactive and energetic approach to this brief. I look forward to serving as Minister and working with all the...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his contribution and good wishes. In terms of the specific amendment about the Information Commissioner, our view is that he has a specific role in terms of freedom of information but that is quite distinct from his role for the National Archives. He has also said that he would be reluctant to take on what appears to be a decision-making role as it may not fit in...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his response.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Yes. The Bill mentions a consultation "with the Director", which means the director of the National Archives. Therefore, the protection already exists in the Act in section 8, on page 4.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: The Oireachtas would also have a vote when the statutory instrument is moved.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Yes.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Without a change to the Irish legislation, as the UK and Northern Ireland release records after 2023, they will release records ten years ahead of Ireland. As a result the UK-Northern Ireland perspective on shared issues will be recorded first. That is why it is very important that we address this matter.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: There are very stringent checks and balances regarding the early release of records. Inserting the word "shall" is too prescriptive in making an order whereas the word "may" is perhaps more subtle. There is a suggestion that the word "shall" be inserted so that it would read: "the relevant member of the Government shall make an order requiring the transfer". The word "shall" would be...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Yes, I am.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Section 4 reads: "other than where the records concerned are those of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the relevant member of the Government, make an order requiring the transfer, in accordance with this Act". We are suggesting inserting the word "shall' after the words "the relevant member of the Government" as a compromise rather than where the Deputy had it at the...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: As a caveat, that is subject to me checking with the Office of the Attorney General.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I can come back to the Deputy on Report Stage. I am trying to facilitate the Deputy's amendment.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I felt that inserting the word "shall" there would be better and would translate into what the Deputy wants to get across with his amendment.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I must check the matter with the Office of the Attorney General.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Okay.